short or mid-term work-life balance - which one is best?
I genuinely think about this every week.
My approach has always been to ignore short-term balance (not worrying too much about weeks or months) and focus on the mid-term. I’ll go all-in for 6 months when needed, give or take, and then slow down to recharge before ramping up again. Fow now, it’s kind of helped me push through the toughest periods without burning out completely.
That said, recently I’ve felt the need for more weekly balance too. Even a small sauna session on Sundays helps a lot.
How do you approach it? Are you more consistent week to week, or do you go through mid-term cycles like this too?
would really like to get your thoughts on this!
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The older I am, the more I feel that I need some "side activities" to keep myself sane.
It really helps with inspiration, and work without enjoying the harvest is like a sad cycle. (Tho I love what I do.)
When I started working, I was like you and always waited for big holidays (like Christmas or Easter) to take a break. But then, I noticed that getting there and still maintaining my sanity was harder and harder lol
I also feel like working hard for long periods doesn't actually help productivity cause you start getting tired earlier (at least, that's how I feel).
So, recently, I decided to take more, shorter breaks throughout the year. So, maybe, I take a longer weekend every once in a while, and go for a trip from Friday to Sunday. Or just finish working a bit earlier and enjoy a cup of good wine with my partner.
I don't have a fixed routine every week, but I try to take some proper rest from work once or twice a month.